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The Source Otways

3.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Homestead with Private Waterfalls and Rainforest | Private kitchen
Homestead with Private Waterfalls and Rainforest | Living area
Homestead with Private Waterfalls and Rainforest
Homestead with Private Waterfalls and Rainforest | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
The current price is AU$389
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr

Explore the area

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1255 Skenes Creek Rd, Tanybryn, VIC, 3249
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Marriners Lookout
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Cottage with Private Waterfalls and Rainforest

Cottage with Private Waterfalls and Rainforest

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Homestead with Private Waterfalls and Rainforest

Homestead with Private Waterfalls and Rainforest

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Tanybryn

At The Source Otways, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Great Otway National Park and 6.2 km (3.8 mi) from Wongarra Bushland Reserve. .Fireplaces, dining areas and private gardens are featured in all 2 individually decorated accommodations. In-room dining is easy with kitchens that come equipped with fridges, stovetops and dishwashers. Premium bedding and free toiletries are nice touches to enhance your stay. Espresso makers, hairdryers and irons/ironing boards are also available. Housekeeping is not available.
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What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 13 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 15 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Marriners Lookout - 16 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 16 min drive - 20.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant & Villas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Naughties - ‬15 min drive
  • Andy's Gourmet Pizzeria
  • ‪Chris's Restaurant & Villas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Love Shack - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Source Otways

As a guest of The Source Otways, you'll find a garden and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Tanybryn cottage is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Source Otways offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and espresso makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Cot: AUD 29 per day

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 49 per day

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Yard

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 units
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 49.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 29.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per stay
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 29.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 49.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cottage Private Waterfalls Rainforest Tanybryn
Cottage Private Waterfalls Rainforest
Private Waterfalls Rainforest Tanybryn
Private Waterfalls Rainforest
The Source Otways Cottage
The Source Otways Tanybryn
The Source Otways Cottage Tanybryn

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Source Otways?

The Source Otways offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Source Otways?

As of 21 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Source Otways on 20 Apr 2026 start from AU$389, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Source Otways?

Yep, The Source Otways has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Source Otways?

The closest beach to The Source Otways is Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve (10 km).

Is The Source Otways family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Source Otways is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Source Otways?

No, The Source Otways does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Source Otways?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Source Otways?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Source Otways Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very disappointing

This is not worth the cost. It is basically a farm stay surrounded by introduced trees with the faint smell of cow dung and the sound of gun shots. It may be near beautiful native trees of the Otways, but they are not accessible. The property map provided is out of date and access to the waterfalls hasn't been maintained. Be prepared for long arduous walks and rock climbing to access them. We stayed for a week on daily rates but had no top up of supplies. We had to supply our own soap, bin bags, dishwasher tablets, dish cloths, toilet paper, bathroom hand towels and cooking utensils. Some weren't supplied, some ran out quickly (like, within 24 hours). We also had to vacuum up food on arrival and clean the dishwasher of gunk. A QR code is supposed to provide access to a manual for the stay, however, the link wasn't working. We told them and by the last day of our trip, the link still wasn't working - a sign that they did not really care. Dogs were on the property (not sure whose) and they were not on leashes or kept under control. They barked at the cows and at us when we were trying to play outside and tried to take food off our table, so it wasn't really enjoyable to go outside. No aircon inside (it does have heating options). Overall, very disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023